Jimmy LeRoy Ditmore

Jimmy was born Feb. 11, 1967, in Fort Worth and graduated from Western Hills High School. He also lived in South Carolina and Virginia before returning to Texas in 2008. Over the past 20 years, Jimmy served in key call center management roles for UPS, AOL, APAC, Comcast and, most recently, Elevate. He was an avid Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys sports fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Pearlie Ditmore.

Survivors: He is survived by his wife, Tricia, with her children, Alycia and husband, Terrell Donald, Michael Erickson, James and wife, Lindsey Erickson; three grandchildren; sister, Estelee and husband, Dan Benoit; brothers, Robert and wife, Dianne, Tommy and wife, Melody, Mike and wife, Sheila; and five nieces and nephews.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

David was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 26, 1954, son of James and Billie Fetherston. Since his father was in the Air Force, he grew up traveling to and even living in other countries, eventually settling in Fort Worth. He enjoyed golf as a teenager and caddied for Ben Hogan at Shady Oaks Country Club. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School.

As an accomplished welder, he owned his own steel fabrication business. He loved sports, especially Texas Rangers baseball. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and archery. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids.

Flash will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his orneriness, and loving, giving heart. He is loved and will be missed by many.

Helen Faye Kubala

Helen was born June 9, 1925, in Grayson County to Charles and Mary Hejney. She met the love of her life at the RVOS hall in Grayson County in 1936. She was a lifelong member of SPJST, a Czech organization, and was co-owner of A& F Iron and Metal. Helen graduated from Gunter High School. She was a member of the Ladies Circle and chairman of the SPJST Taroky Card Tournaments. She was known for her kolaches, strudel and cinnamon rolls. Helen and her husband, Albert, were avid polka, ballroom and country dancers all over Texas, and she loved her one-armed bandits!

Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Albert Kubala.

David was born Jan. 16, 1953, in Texarkana, Ark., to David Samuel Morgan Sr. and Nina Ameila Ward Morgan. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and in the Texas Air National Guard. Our police journey began in Texarkana Police Department in 1974. David worked for Bowie County Sheriff’s Office in 1983, Arkansas Department of Corrections from 1983 to 1985. He was a deputy sheriff for Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department from 1990 to 2016. David loved going to the shooting range and fishing. He coached his daughters in softball for several years. David dearly loved his furry babies.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Glenda Sue Pensata.

George Raymond Nelson

George was a graduate of North Side High School and Texas Christian University. He was a life member of Handley Masonic Lodge #1140, Moslah Temple Shrine, and Bedouin Oriental Band. He served as Potentate of Moslah in 1991. George was an accountant and financial vice president of Ben Hogan Company for many years.

He was preceded by his brothers, James and Oneal, and sister, Betty Jo.

Cleo was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth and retired after 32 years of loyal service with Miller Brewing Co. He was a Shriner and 32nd-degree Master Mason. Cleo’s greatest passion was selling novelties during the Shrine Circus every year. He also was a devoted New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys fan.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Margaret Rosales; parents, Cleofas and Herlinda Rosales; brother, Raymond Villarreal; and sister, Betty Vasquez.

Avalon was born in Fort Worth to Ormond and Hazel Worley on Nov. 11, 1927. He served the United States Navy during World War II. He worked in the sheet metal industry after discharge. Avalon was a member of the International Sheet Metal Workers Union for 60-plus years, member of the American Legion for 50-plus years, and a member of the Odd Fellows.

Avalon loved to entertain his family and friends by playing the piano. He was known as a very generous, devoted, and kind person who loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wynonna Worley; daughter, Linda Tunnel; stepson, Lloyd Stafford; his parents; and three brothers, Roy, JV, and Leon.